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Freelance High Performance Computing Jobs in Houston, TX

HPC Platform Engineer

Houston, TX · Hybrid

$70 - $90/hr

Summary We are partnering with a global high-performance computing and scientific software consulting firm seeking an HPC Platform Engineer to support enterprise energy clients in Houston. This is a ...

This role focuses on leading the architecture and strategy for high-performance computing systems within a global technology team. The successful candidate will collaborate with various stakeholders ...

Data Center Technician

Houston, TX · On-site

$30 - $36/hr

We set the benchmark for excellence with our top-tier solutions in high-performance computing deployments, supporting the advancement of AI computing with precision, speed, and minimal downtime. Our ...

Experience with high-performance computing or GPU-accelerated applications. * Experience optimizing workloads across different GPU architectures. * Background in graphics, compute shaders, or AI/ML ...

Experience with high-performance computing or GPU-accelerated applications. * Experience optimizing workloads across different GPU architectures. * Background in graphics, compute shaders, or AI/ML ...

CUDA Developer - Remote

Houston, TX · Remote

$60 - $100/hr

Experience with high-performance computing or GPU-accelerated applications. * Experience optimizing workloads across different GPU architectures. * Background in graphics, compute shaders, or AI/ML ...

As part of the team responsible for ensuring the efficiency, ease of use, reliability, and scalability of the core software for Viridien's proprietary high-performance computing applications on GPU ...

As part of the team responsible for ensuring the efficiency, ease of use, reliability, and scalability of the core software for Viridien's proprietary high-performance computing applications on GPU ...

As part of the team responsible for ensuring the efficiency, ease of use, reliability, and scalability of the core software for Viridien's proprietary high-performance computing applications on GPU ...

We design and execute highly coordinated deployments, integrating hundreds of thousands of fiber optic connections to build clusters that advance the limits of AI and high-performance computing.

Scientific Software Developer

Houston, TX · On-site

$120 - $190/hr

As part of the team responsible for ensuring the efficiency, ease of use, reliability, and scalability of the core software for Viridien's proprietary high-performance computing applications on GPU ...

HPC Hardware Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$117K - $155K/yr

CPU/GPU high-performance computing * Oil immersion servers * Air cooled servers * Storage * Infrastructure services * Equipment ordering * Building Bill of Materials for new installations * Lead ...

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How much do freelance high performance computing jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 25, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance high performance computing in Houston, TX is $45.56, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.17 and $58.99 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance High Performance Computing vs Freelance Data Scientist?

AspectFreelance High Performance ComputingFreelance Data Scientist
Required CredentialsAdvanced degrees in computer science, engineering, or related fields; knowledge of parallel computing and HPC toolsDegree in data science, statistics, or related fields; proficiency in programming, statistics, and machine learning
Work EnvironmentTypically involves working with supercomputers, clusters, and specialized hardwarePrimarily works with data analysis platforms, cloud services, and programming languages like Python or R
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by research institutions, government labs, and tech companies for scientific simulations and large-scale computationsEmployed across industries for data analysis, predictive modeling, and business intelligence projects

While both roles require strong technical skills and programming knowledge, Freelance High Performance Computing focuses on optimizing and managing large-scale computational resources, whereas Freelance Data Scientist centers on analyzing data to extract insights. The choice depends on your expertise in hardware and parallel processing versus data analysis and modeling.

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Infographic showing various Freelance High Performance Computing job openings in Houston, TX as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $94,762 per year, or $45.6 per hour.

High-Performance Computing Talent Community

Houston, TX

Viridien
Furniture Manufacturing • 51 - 200 employees

Full-time

Re-posted 29 days ago


Job description

Viridien (www.viridiengroup.com) is an advanced technology, digital and Earth data company that pushes the boundaries of science for a more prosperous and sustainable future. With our ingenuity, drive and deep curiosity we discover new insights, innovations, and solutions that efficiently and responsibly resolve complex natural resource, digital, energy transition and infrastructure challenges.

Join the Future of HPC with Viridien!


At Viridien, we're pioneering breakthroughs at the frontier of High-Performance Computing (HPC) - the very heart of what makes us a global leader in complex geophysical modelling.

However, our HPC expertise doesn't just set us apart in the world of geoscience, it drives innovation that reaches into new markets like carbon capture and storage, civil infrastructure monitoring, materials science and life science research, among others.

To achieve this (and more), we're expanding our capabilities faster than ever with a new world-class data centre in the UK and plans underway for another in the US. Like our projects, our HPC team is diverse in background and experience and we're growing in multiple directions. If this sounds like an exciting environment, we'd love to hear from you!

From talented new graduates who want to grow their careers in an innovative and global environment to seasoned experts searching for their next opportunity, you might be the perfect candidate to join our team in the future. We're looking for:

  • Systems architects & HPC experts to design and develop the next evolutions of our world-class infrastructure
  • System administrators to ensure peak performance and then look for even more
  • Software engineers & developers who develop the platform that brings our HPC to life
  • Platform engineers to ensure our software teams have a reliable and secure pipeline for software development
  • Computational scientists to ensure the latest HPC software principles are integrated with cutting-edge hardware
  • AI/ML specialists for HPC optimization and integration of the latest AI technology across the company
  • Technical sales specialists and performance and benchmarking engineers to support our Sales team

Among the many technical skills found in HPC, we're especially interested in:

  • HPC stack performance analysis and tuning
  • System architecture and design
  • Interconnect technologies,
  • Parallel filesystems,
  • Advanced MPI and OpenMPI
  • GPU programming
  • Job scheduling and optimization,
  • Containerization and orchestration for HPC environments, and
  • Configuration management

You'll thrive at Viridien if you and your colleagues share a mindset built on accountability, working closely with clients, and a willingness to challenge the status quo to drive innovation forward.

As we grow, so will you. We don't just offer jobs, we build careers. We're known for investing in our people, providing mentorship, and promoting from within to develop our next generation of leaders.


By joining our HPC Talent Community, you'll get:

  • Early updates on new openings
  • Opportunities to exchange with our experts and leaders

Join Viridien's HPC Talent Community today and help us engineer a smarter, more sustainable future!

Our Hiring Process

At Viridien, we are committed to delivering a respectful, inclusive, and transparent recruitment experience.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to provide individual feedback to every applicant. Only candidates whose qualifications closely match the role criteria will be contacted for an interview. We do, however, aim to share personalized feedback with those who progress to the first round of interviews and beyond.

We are also dedicated to ensuring that our hiring process accessible to all. If you require any reasonable adjustments to fully participate in the application or interview stages, please don't hesitate to contact your recruiter directly.

We see things differently. Diversity fuels our innovation, we value the unique ways in which we differ, and we are committed to equal employment opportunities for all professionals.